How to Pronounce Doctrinal

To pronounce "doctrinal", say DOCTR-in-al — 3 syllables, IPA /dɒkˈtɹaɪnəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/dɒkˈtɹaɪnəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “doctrinal”

"doctrinal" has 3 syllables: doctr-in-al.

What does doctrinal mean?

noun

  1. A matter of doctrine, or system of doctrines.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, involving, belonging to or concerning a doctrine.
  2. Didactic.

Related words

doctrinetheologicalsectariandenominationalideologicalscholarlyprincipletheoretical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doctrinal"?▾

"Doctrinal" has 3 syllables: doctr · in · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "doctrinal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doctrinal" is /dɒkˈtɹaɪnəl/.

What does "doctrinal" mean?▾

Doctrinal: A matter of doctrine, or system of doctrines.

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